Despite a recent string of shark attacks across the California coast, including the tragic killing of a 55-year-old swimmer, the violent incidents dropped in the United States in 2025 compared to the ...

A snorkeler swims in the Pacific Ocean near La Jolla Shores in San Diego as leopard sharks swim below him on Jan. 16, 2026. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images) Shark attacks returned to near-average levels in ...

Unprovoked shark bites worldwide increased in 2025, and fatalities rose above the recent decade average, according to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF). The Florida Museum of Natural ...

The 2025 International Shark Attack Files reveal the number of unprovoked shark attacks increased compared to 2024, but remains below the ten-year average. ByDuncan Madden, Contributor. Forbes ...

According to the ISAF 2025 shark attack report, global unprovoked shark bites returned to near-average levels in 2025, following a sharp reduction the year prior. A total of 65 unprovoked shark bites ...

The U.S. led the world in unprovoked shark bites in 2025, with Florida having the most incidents. Australia recorded the highest number of fatal shark attacks last year, with five deaths. Worldwide, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Shark attacks returned to near-average levels in 2025 after a dip the previous year, according to the latest ...